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The summer holidays are here - which means you may have some spare time up your sleeve.
How about spending that time catching up on RNZ's newest podcasts?
Here are 10 of the best - in no particular order - from 2024 to enjoy.
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The Last Voyage of the Rainbow Warrior
You probably know about the last moments of the Rainbow Warrior.
But what do you know about the Greenpeace ship's last voyage before it was bombed by the French in New Zealand in 1985?
Where had it come from, why was it there and what was it doing?
Find out in The Last Voyage of the Rainbow Warrior.
Uncut Diamond Daniella
In a sports-mad country - why has no-one heard of Daniella Smith?
The single mother from Kaikohe overcame male prejudice and all the odds to become the very best.
Daniella dreamed and won big, then lost herself.
Taking the title of welterweight boxing champion of the world, then watching her own world fall apart.
Nellie's Baby
Kirsty Johnston follows Sarah as she hunts for her biological mother, who turns out to have been an institutionalised mental health patient in Porirua Hospital.
And that's only the start of the story.
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It's Personal with Anika Moa
Anika Moa chats about issues that are personal to her and her guests, with the likes of movie producer Chelsea Winstanley, White Ferns captain Sophie Devine, actor Robyn Malcolm and comedian Tom Sainsbury - plus many more.
Suzy & Friends
Suzy Cato and Trevor Plant present a podcast made for Kiwi kids.
Based on the award-winning Suzy & Friends radio show it features audio stories, kids talking about books, tamariki telling jokes, fun facts, and lots more.
Voice of Tangaroa
A collaboration between Our Changing World and New Zealand Geographic, the Voice of Tangaroa series explores the state of our oceans, and the extraordinary variety of life that calls it home.
Photo: RNZ / Robert Trathem
NZ Wars: Stories of Tauranga Moana
On the morning of 29 April 1864, British colonial forces opened fire on Pukehinahina Gate Pā.
This was the first engagement of a military campaign waged against the iwi of Tauranga Moana and their allies.
On the 160th anniversary of this momentous event, RNZ launched the two-part podcast series.
NZ Wars: Stories of Tauranga Moana.
Kim Hill Wants To Know
Kim Hill is back asking questions in her inimitable style.
She has conversations with guests from around the world about topics that spark her interest and will do the same for you.
Thrift
Need some ways to shrink your supermarket spend? Can't figure out which lightbulb burns the brightest but for the lowest cost? Want to know how to bulk up your meals and save time cooking?
RNZ's weekly podcast Thrift is here to help find ways to beat the cost-of-living crisis and get the best from your money.
Hosted by award winning journalist Katy Gosset, Thrift is the place to get positive tips to trim costs and to share your own.
Photo: RNZ / Robert Whitaker (design), Jeff McEwan (photo)
30 with Guyon Espiner
30 with Guyon Espiner is an in-depth interview show featuring some of the most interesting and influential people in our world.
You can also catch up with other RNZ podcasts including Our Changing World, The Detail, Here Now, Country Life, and Mediawatch.
All RNZ podcasts can be found here.
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